Bubbles.

I need a time out from the negative. The ignorance. The hate. The stigmas and the stereotypes. I need a time out from the mean and the cruel and the closed minds. From closed off bubbles.

I try to be vocal. To use my voice, against those things. But right now I am tired. I’m tired of it all. I am exhausted from the online bombardment of them. It’s sad. It’s disheartening and it’s exhausting. And I need my bubble desperately.

I don’t get it. I don’t understand. I can’t imagine how people can so vehemently be against something they don’t understand or know, let alone a person or people they don’t. (I suppose that some don’t understand why I’m not. I don’t expect everyone to agree with me, that’s okay. I do expect kindness. I do expect when disagreeing with me or others you not be ignorant or an asshole.)

I suppose I actually do. Fear is often rooted in change. Change is scary. Being pushed out of your comfort zone or to actually think about others is tough. It’s easier to stay in the bubble we create for ourselves. To fit in with those around you, with similar bubbles. But somethings need to change. And if you don’t consider anything other than what’s in your bubble. That bubble needs to pop.

I asked the other day if your child was one of those who you deemed wrong or not acceptable, outside of your bubble, would you still speak the same? Would you continue to belittle, bash and hate?if your child didn’t fit what you deem acceptable. Would it still be they don’t deserve the same rights? Just because they don’t fit what’s in your bubble? Your children are listening. I feel for the kids on the fringes who will possibly fear sharing with their parents because of this. They share our bubbles for a moment in time, they are though allowed to have their own, dont burst it because its different from yours. I fear one day parents may not have those children one way or another because they are so stuck in their own bubble. Let’s remember every person is someone’s child) could be your child.

No one answered. I am not surprised. However, I hope it made some think .

I know I am not alone in my thoughts. I know that the world is full of us. I know that there’s troops of kind,caring,empathetic and open humans. Yet some days I feel like a minority in my thoughts and views. That’s okay.